WALTHAM DUAL LANGUAGE PTO

Before the Thanksgiving holiday, Dual Language School teamed up with community partner and  local artist  Sarah Nolen  for a live theatre experience. Our 1st grade students were one of the first audiences EVER to see Sarah's brand new puppet show entitled "Party Animals". This story  followed five furry friends as they navigated the biggest social hurdle of their young lives — throwing their first party! Audiences met a bunny with boundless energy, a sloth with social anxiety

For the fourth year in a row, Dual Language kindergarten students  experienced the magic of live theater right in school. Watham artists Sarah Nolen  and Harry LaCoste  bring a whole new meaning to the term "Word Play". This dynamic performance  uses clowning and puppetry to take audiences on an adventure through the alphabet. Words came to life in the hands of these skilled performers, who clowned around with sounds and letters to create dozens of interactive characters and

This year, the Waltham Dual Language School was fortunate to receive a Creative Projects for Schools grant from Mass Cultural Council. We were thrilled to be able to welcome back puppet artist and Waltham resident Sarah Nolen of Puppet Motion to work with our students for the third consecutive year. Kindergarten students practiced literacy skills and self expression with a “Word Play” puppet show and hands on workshops in drama class. First grade students made science connect

Our Dual Language 5th graders made a splash on March 27th at Kennedy Drama Club’s performance of “The Little Mermaid”. To our delight, it...

Although the weather stayed cold during the 2025 winter months, DLS students and families stayed warm and active at several of the PTO...

On December 12th, 2nd Grade took a field trip to the Wheelock Theatre to see the musical "A Year with Frog and Toad." Waking from hibernation in the Spring, Frog and Toad plant gardens, swim, rake leaves, go sledding and learn life lessons along the way. The two best friends celebrate and rejoice in the differences that make them unique and special. Part vaudeville, part make believe… all charm, A Year with Frog and Toad tells the story of a friendship that endures throughout

On Wednesday, October 30th, the fourth grade visited the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology to learn about indigenous peoples...

On Saturday, October 19th, the parking lot at 617 Lexington Street was transformed for the Dual Language School's 3rd annual Trunk or Treat event, where princesses, elves, wizards, Jedis and dragons played games, gathered candy, and enjoyed crudite (adults only!) and butter beer. Community and creativity were everywhere, as students, teachers and parents celebrated the beautiful fall day. Sugar was not the only reason children were jumping around - a bouncy house was donated

September was off to a busy start! The PTO held its first meeting of the 2024-2025 year in person at the new Dual Languge School building...

The Dual Language School warmly welcomes its students at its new home at 617 Lexington Street for the 2024-2025 school year! On Tuesday,...

Congratulations to the Dual Language 5th Grade on their graduation on June 13th! We wish you all the best as you continue your journey at...

On Tuesday, June 11, Dual Language students celebrated Field Day at Nipper Maher playground. The sun was out, and the spray park was on!...

On Monday, June 10, 3rd grade explored the New England Aquarium as their last field trip of year. Students visited the penguins, saw...

On Friday, June 7th, the first grade class visited Natick Farm. Established in 1974, Natick Farm is an award-winning nonprofit, certified...

On Monday, May 20th, the 3rd grade visited Stonehurst, the Robert Treat Paine Estate. Located in Waltham, the Paine Estate is a National...

Last week, DLS celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week! To the teachers at the Dual Language School - thank you for your endless energy,...

On May 9th, the 5th grade went to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston to participate in their Civil Rights,...

For the second year in a row, Dual Language kindergarten students experienced the magic of live theater right in school. Waltham puppet...

This year, thanks to funds generously provided by the Mass Cultural Council as well as the Dual Language PTO, our first grade drama...

On Friday, May 3rd, the 3rd grade class had the chance to learn about the weather from Boston's favorite metereologists at Gilette...